Job and Internship Opportunities Announcements

This page is for job and internship opportunities from within and outside of the NREM Department. Postings will be deleted once application periods are over. 

 




  • Internal Opportunities
  • External Job Opportunities
  • External Internships Opportunities
  • External Assistantship Opportunities
  • External Postdoc Opportunities

Internal Opportunities

Junior or Assistant Extension Agent (Moku Resilience Stewardship Coordinator) - 5 positions available.

The Moku Resilience Stewardship Coordinator will oversee and coordinate resilience and adaptation activities within a specific moku (socio-ecological region) as part of a larger initiative aimed at promoting community empowerment, holistic resource stewardship, and climate change adaptation.

  • This role involves working closely with state and county government agencies, academia, non-profits, local communities, Indigenous leaders, cultural practitioners, and 'aina stewards to enhance biocultural stewardship and resilience in the face of climate change.
  • The coordinators will also work closely with the UH Manoa Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Office to expand engagement around helping communities be reflective of Hawaiian language, history, and culture for all people to learn, grow, and connect.
  • Activities will span a range of resilience and stewardship actions intended to reinvigorate the moku system including: (1) conserving and restoring forests and watersheds, (2) enhancing regional community-based coastal stewardship, (3) restoring marine abundance, (4) sharing knowledge and strengthen networks across communities, (5) reducing risk and improving disaster resilience, and (6) advancing community governance.

For the full list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, please visit this link.

Application review begins on October 28 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Internal Internship Opportunities

CTAHR INTERNSHIPS

Interested in an internship program that focuses on agriculture, food production, nutrition, resource management, and more? Find more information below!

https://internships.ctahr.hawaii.edu/
 

KUPU Year-Round Internship with the Teaching Change Partnership

Kupu’s programs inspire participants to discover the greatness and importance of natural resource fields in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region. Programs vary from education for youth, to professional development for young adults and rising industry leaders. Financial stipends, education certificates, and college credit are also awarded for various programs to make learning accessible to all.

To learn more about our programs: https://www.kupuhawaii.org/participate
 

 

Internal Job Opportunities

 

Forest Solutions summer internship

Forest Solutions, in partnership with Kamehameha Schools, is offering a paid, full-time summer internship for high school and college students interested in natural resources, ecology, and conservation. This 7-8 week program, based on Hawaiʻi Island, offers hands-on experience in vegetation monitoring, plant identification, and conservation activities, culminating in an independent research project. 

Please see the flyer here for more information: https://imgur.com/a/XMh5eLB

For any questions, please contact Aviva Gottesman at aviva_gottesman@forestsolutionsinc.com.

 

DLNR jobs

Please check out the DLNR Jobs Website.

 

Planner III, IV, and VI - Department of Planning & Permitting (City & County of Honolulu)

  • Location: Honolulu
  • Description: Looking for aspiring planners who are knowledgeable about: principles, practices, purposes, and scope of techniques of the various phases of city planning; trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning; Research methodology and statistical procedures; Sources and uses of socio-economic information; and State and local laws and ordinances related to city planning.
  • Positions open: Planner III, IV, V, and VI. Level of responsibilities will vary depending on Planner level
  • Monthly salary: Planner IV $5,258+, Planner V $5,918+, Planner VI $6,399+
  • To apply: Please email us at planningdivision@honolulu.gov with your resume and we can discuss the most
    suitable role based on your experiences and qualifications. After our discussion, all applications must complete the full application online
    at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu for determination of eligibility. 
  • Click here for full job description

**List of Internship Opportunities that can be used towards NREM Internship Experience requirement (NREM 492)**

Mālama Maunalua - Summer 2025 Internships

The Mālama Maunalua Summer 2025 Internship Program application period will close on Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 11:59 HST

Applications are now open for our 2025 Summer Internship Program! This paid internship program is ideal for college students or recent graduates who wish to gain hands-on experience conducting research in the field. This term we are hiring interns to work on projects ranging from coral and native algae restoration, green infrastructure/stormwater runoff, education & outreach, and social media management & design. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in volunteer events, work with partnering organizations within the Maunalua region, and conduct outreach with students & members of the community

For more information about our internship program check out our website at https://www.malamamaunalua.org/internships/.

 

Bishop Museum Internships

Please see https://www.bishopmuseum.org/join-and-give/volunteer/ the most up-to-date internship postings available and for instructions to apply.